Last night the national news had a story on a new trend: Friday night weddings.
Seems the couples and their families have found that many places and businesses are willing to cut a deal if you get married on a Friday night. They said the photographer gave them a huge percent discount, the caterer did as well and the reception hall was cheaper too. The broadcaster talked about how folks are making weddings more affordable.
The news cast said it was "thinking outside of the box."
I had to chuckle. Twenty years ago my husband and I married on a Friday night. Our wedding itself was very small -- just a few family members. We had a reception at a small place and had cake, punch, and a few munchies. Little did we know we were thinking outside of the box!
We had our small get together because my parents didn't have a lot of money and we were going to pay for most of it. I did without the big fancy dress and my husband did without the tux. My parents bought a sheet cake and paid the $15 to rent the area. I bought the rest of the stuff -- napkins, plates, punch, and even made some of my own munchies. My soon to be husband and I decided instead of paying for a big wedding, we would use the money for a downpayment on the house. We also paid, in cash, for a honeymoon in Vegas. We came back home to a house with more than a 20% downpayment and a little cash to buy paint to start decorating.
We were thinking outside of the box? I don't think so. I think we were actually just trying to be financially responsible.
As for the wedding...our vows must have stuck...we celebrated our 20th anniversary in June!
Friday Night Weddings
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Seems we were smart even then, you and I!
July 24th, 2010 at 03:00 pm 1279983623
We spent about $100 all total, then went on a paid for cruise. We have lasted over 33 years and I think I had a great wedding. (Friends took all the pictures too and gave them to us)
July 24th, 2010 at 04:01 pm 1279987295
I think it was a Thursday when we got married. Cost us a trip to Reno, license and $50.00 at the wedding chapel, Heart of Reno! We had $300.00 in the bank.
July 24th, 2010 at 04:47 pm 1279990050
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YD's wedding was here:
http://arringtonapples.com/
July 24th, 2010 at 10:57 pm 1280012251
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July 25th, 2010 at 01:43 am 1280022206
My youngest sister got married 14 years ago on a Saturday. 100 guests at a cost of about $3K. It may have been less but definitely was not more.
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